Hormone Testing Through Dried Urine
Presented By: Shalima Shea, ND Date: May 16, 2019
Author: CW
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis: An IgG4 Disorder that Food Sensitivity Testing Can Help
Allergy-related digestive disorders are recognized and diagnosed more and more frequently in modern society. One disorder, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), was not recognized as a distinct disease until 1993. Since its first description, the diagnosis and prevalence of EoE has been steadily increasing. [1] One of the cornerstones of EoE treatment is the identification of food
Why Women of All Ages Should Check Their “2/16” Ratio
…and eat their broccoli, as well as cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, kale, arugula, radishes, and many, many others that can be found by “looking up” Cruciferous (also termed Brassica) vegetables online or in a dictionary or gardening book. Women of all ages should also make sure to include enough seaweed, kelp, fish from
Announcing The Progesterone Metabolites Profile, the Newest Test in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
January 2nd, 2019 Meridian Valley Lab now measures progesterone metabolites in blood or bloodspot to provide insight into a possible hormonal basis for breast cancer risk. Why test Progesterone Metabolites? Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide and the leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the United States. In
Progesterone metabolites regulate induction, growth, and suppression of estrogen- and progesterone receptor-negative human breast cell tumors
Source Wiebe J, Zhang G, Welch I, Cadieux-Pitre H. Progesterone metabolites regulate induction, growth, and suppression of estrogen- and progesterone receptor-negative human breast cell tumors. Breast Cancer Research. 2013; 15(3): R38. Introduction Of the nearly 1.4 million new cases of breast cancer diagnosed each year, a large proportion is characterized as hormone receptor negative, lacking
Progesterone metabolites in breast cancer
Source: Wiebe J. Progesterone metabolites in breast cancer. Endocrine-Related Cancer. 2006; 13: 717-738. Abstract: In the 70 years since progesterone (P) was identified in corpus luteum extracts, its metabolism has been examined extensively in many tissues and cell lines from numerous species. In addition to the reproductive tissues and adrenals, every other tissue that has
3β-Adiol, a Testosterone Metabolite, May Prevent and Reverse Prostate Cancer
Test Yourself and (If You Need It) Make More of Your Own! Yes, there is an entirely natural metabolite of testosterone, which prevents and reverses prostate cancer! 3β-Adiol (pronounced (“3-beta-A-dye all”, full name 5α-androstane-3β,17β-diol) is found in varying degrees in every man, and in women too, although in much smaller quantities. But just like 2-methoxyestradiol,
Urinary CTX-II, Clinical Utility and Interpretation
Presented By: Andrea Gruszecki Date: September 18, 2018
Announcing CTX-II Testing, a cartilage and joint health marker
September 4th, 2018 Meridian Valley Lab is pleased to announce the arrival of a new marker that will help assess joint health, C-telopeptide of type II collagen (CTX-II). MVL now measures CTX-II in a single 2nd morning urine collection or 24-hour urine collection to assess cartilage damage and bone turnover due to arthritis or heavy
